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Arum

Contemporary South African
Location Pointer Helshoogte Rd, Pniel, 7681, South Africa
4.6
(308 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Wine Estate

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Arum is the FYN Group's contemporary, fire-focused restaurant on Boschendal Estate in Franschhoek. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Travis Finch with guidance from chefs Peter Tempelhoff and Ashley Moss. The restaurant occupies the historic Werf building, the estate's original 1812 cellar, and draws from Boschendal's regenerative and biodynamic farming practices, working with seasonal ingredients, whole-animal butchery, and live-fire cooking - bringing a bold farm-to-fire dining experience to the valley.

The beverage programme at Arum draws inspiration from the farm and Boschendal wines. Group Sommelier and Beverage Director Jennifer Hugé collaborated with Boschendal's winemakers on the Arum Special Series, single-variety wines exclusive to the restaurant and available by the glass and bottle.

Arum Bar is a design-forward space, the centrepiece of which is the bar itself - a piece of functional art created by artist Driaan Claassen. Behind the bar Hugé serves up a host of innovative cocktails, with a bar snacks menu which highlights farm-grown ingredients. The perfect setting to move on to after a day in the Winelands, or to begin your evening before dinner.

Arum serves lunch and dinner Monday to Sunday. The bar is open from 12:00 to 22:00 daily.

Solo diners and groups larger than 14 should contact the restaurant directly to arrange reservations.

Tables are held for 15 minutes past the reservation time. Walk-ins are welcome.

Guests are welcome to enjoy the bar without a restaurant reservation. Arum offers corkage.

Boschendal Wine Estate, Helshoogte Road, Pniel, 7681
+27 79 640 5284 | info@arum.co.za
Breakfast: 8:00 – 10:00 | Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30 | Dinner: 18:00 – 20:30 | Bar: 12:00 – 22:00

Children of any age are welcome at breakfast and lunch. Children older than 10 may join for dinner. We can accommodate most dietary needs or allergies with prior notice, unless severe or potentially fatal.

We are a cashless restaurant. We accept credit or debit cards only.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 22h30
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 22h30
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 22h30
  • Thursday 12h00 - 22h30
  • Friday 12h00 - 22h30
  • Saturday 12h00 - 22h30
  • Sunday 12h00 - 22h30

Specials

Arum Winter Special - Lunch

Arum is offering a 4-Course Winter Special menu, priced at R595. Guests will have a chance to taste the best of the restaurants seasonal kitchen, with locally sourced produce meeting open flame in dishes built to bring warmth through the colder months.

  • 13 May - 24 Sep
  • Everyday: 12:00 - 14:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 13 May 2026

Arum Winter Special - Dinner

Arum is offering a 4-Course Winter Special menu, priced at R595. Guests will have a chance to taste the best of the restaurants seasonal kitchen, with locally sourced produce meeting open flame in dishes built to bring warmth through the colder months.

  • 13 May - 24 Sep
  • Everyday: 18:00 - 20:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 13 May 2026

Reviews (308)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.4
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.6
  • Sue P. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 04 Jun 26
    This was genuinely a five star experience across the board! The farm to table concept executed perfectly, all food groups covered in the winter menu offering. Great flavour and textures throughout. What a wonderful experience. You are truly missing out if you don't visit Arum at Boschendal this Winter.

  • Ellane V. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 04 Jun 26
    An excellent experience. Everything was perfect.

  • Christian S. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 03 Jun 26
    Simply lovely

  • Petr B. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Marianne O. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Jun 26
    ARUM is a stunning addition to the Boschendal experience. Truly fine dining at a reasonable price. We had the set 3 course at a good price and chose different options so we could almost taste our way thru the ARUM menu. The setting and view across the Franschoek Valley is priceless. Love the fact that the estate is dog friendly and have a variety of eating options. I think the charge for the water service was excessive.

  • Prushini M. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Jun 26
    Good food and service with an amazing view. The charred octopus was particularly good. Perfect Sunday lunch in the winelands.

  • Larry H. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 01 Jun 26
    👍🏻

  • Robert H. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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